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Residents in North Belfast have been left shaken following an early morning pipe bomb attack in the Stanhope Street area. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and emergency services are on the scene. Local representatives have strongly condemned the reckless incident and urged anyone with information to contact police.
2026/10/16
The North Belfast community has been left in shock this morning following a dangerous pipe bomb incident in the Stanhope Street area.
The alert began in the early hours, prompting an immediate emergency services response. Thankfully, no one sustained any injuries as a result of the device, though the incident has brought substantial disruption and alarm to local families living nearby.
Local Sinn Féin councillor JJ Magee strongly condemned the attack, describing it as both reckless and utterly unacceptable for our community. He stressed that those behind the incident must stop their actions immediately.
Councillor Magee confirmed that emergency services will be conducting an ongoing operation in the area to ensure the street is fully safe. He added that he remains on the ground to support local residents through the disruption.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Stanhope Street area in the early hours or who holds any information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the PSNI promptly.